Millennium Development Goals Quiz

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What was the purpose of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?

To promote gender inequality and disempower women
To decrease universal primary education
To increase global poverty in various dimensions
To eradicate extreme poverty and hunger (correct)

What was the status of achieving universal primary education as of 2015 in the Philippines?

High school enrollment rate and high graduation rate
High school enrollment rate but low graduation rate (correct)
Low school enrollment rate and low graduation rate
Low school enrollment rate and high graduation rate

What is the current ratio of girls to boys in schools in the Philippines?

Low ratio of girls to boys in schools
No girls enrolled in schools
Equal ratio of girls to boys in schools
High ratio of girls to boys in schools (correct)

What is the likelihood of achieving the goal of reducing child mortality in the Philippines?

<p>High chances with low infant and under five years mortality rate (D)</p>

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What is the status of achieving environmental stability in the Philippines?

<p>High rate of the population with safe water and toilet facilities (D)</p>

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Flashcards

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) purpose

The overarching objective of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was to eliminate severe poverty and hunger globally.

Universal Primary Education in the Philippines (2015)

As of 2015, the Philippines had a high high school enrollment rate, but a low graduation rate when it came to achieving universal primary education.

Ratio of girls to boys in Philippine schools

The current ratio indicates a higher number of girls compared to boys attending schools in the Philippines.

Reducing child mortality in the Philippines

The Philippines has a high likelihood of achieving the goal of reducing child mortality due to low infant and under-five years mortality rates.

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Environmental stability in the Philippines

The Philippines demonstrates a high rate of its population having access to safe water and adequate toilet facilities, indicating progress towards environmental stability.

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Study Notes

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

The MDGs aimed to address extreme poverty, hunger, and disease, while promoting education, gender equality, and environmental sustainability globally.

Education in the Philippines

As of 2015, the Philippines was struggling to achieve universal primary education, with significant numbers of out-of-school youth and children.
The country's education system faced challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient educational resources, and disparities in access to education.

Gender Parity in Education

As of 2015, the ratio of girls to boys in schools in the Philippines was near parity, indicating progress towards achieving gender equality in education.

Child Mortality in the Philippines

The likelihood of achieving the goal of reducing child mortality in the Philippines was uncertain due to factors such as inadequate healthcare infrastructure, limited access to healthcare services, and high rates of malnutrition.

Environmental Sustainability in the Philippines

As of 2015, the Philippines was struggling to achieve environmental stability, with challenges including deforestation, soil erosion, and inadequate waste management, posing threats to biodiversity and ecosystem health.